# The Suicide of Lucretia

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## Artwork

- Artist: [BREU, Jörg the Elder](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/breu-jrg-the-elder-rc6d0dfb88b90db>)
- Date: 1501-1550
- Technique: Wood, 103 x 148 cm

## Commentary

Breu was a painter in the court of William IV, Duke of Bavaria. This painting with many architectonic elements was commissioned by the Duke for the decoration of his residence.

## Related artworks

- [Crucifixion](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/breu-jrg-the-elder-rc6d0dfb88b90db/crucifixion-r7ce26b651b8ec7>)
- [Fugger Chapel](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/breu-jrg-the-elder-rc6d0dfb88b90db/fugger-chapel-r4f3fb207dd5af7>)

## Attribution

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